Comments on: “For a Woman, this Floor is Everything”

By: Jen Yuan

Jen Yuan — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:26:06 +0000

Hi Kalie –
Just found your blog. My sister and I met you on our workday at Ingrid’s house. Thanks for this great post and hope all is well in the DR!

By: Kerry

Kerry — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:48:25 +0000

Thank you Kalie for this terrific post. Home improvement loans can be controversial, but you put it very much into context. i am looking forward to your further reports.

-Kerry-

By: Barbara Oeffner

Barbara Oeffner — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:07:24 +0000

Kalie, your photo of Ingrid’s house really speaks to the reader. It was great to know that the whole village was involved. Some of the reports leave photos out, and they are not nearly as descriptive. Also, the fact that this floor means so much to this woman is eloquently expressed.
Enjoy Santiago and keep us posted!

Barbara

By: Kristina Crane

Kristina Crane — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:21:30 +0000

Enjoyed your comments — reminded me of my life in Brazil in the early 1960’s. One room houses with concrete floors and outhouses. Don’t forget to
check out our spanish webpage, Elcato.org!

Kristina Crane

By: Jan & John, KivaFriends

Jan & John, KivaFriends — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:24:15 +0000

I promise to be thankful all day as I clean this huge house that only houses 2 people. And if you see Ingrid again, please tell her that pink is a lovely colour for a house.

By: Zack

Zack — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:12:26 +0000

Great post Kalie. I like how you brought to life the value of a house-improvement loan, while also giving great detail about your first few days.

Enjoy Santiago!